Look, just comfort yourself with the thought that you have some nice weather over Manchester way sometimes and it certainly does not rain hard every day. Last time I went to Manchester it was a beautiful calm sunny day, I could not have enjoyed the row over from the mainland more.

Gareth is a right anti-social windbag.

Look like quite a mischievous gale. Watch your head, stock up on batteries for your flashlight or candles and matches and charge up your electronics in case your power goes out. For our storms I also keep a butane stove handy for cooking.